Perceived Satisfaction With Long-Term Oxygen Delivery Devices Affects Perceived Mobility and Quality of Life of Oxygen-Dependent Individuals With COPD

Abstract

For individuals with COPD requiring LTOT, perceived satisfaction with a portable LTOT device significantly and positively affects perceived mobility and QOL.

Perspectives From COPD Subjects on Portable Long-Term Oxygen Therapy Devices

“…A recent study using the same sample found that the subjects who used LOX devices were older Medicare users compared with subjects who used POCs and portable oxygen cylinders. 12 However, the distributions across device groups were not statistically different for gender and COPD severity. Similarly, the group of subjects who were included in this study's thematic analysis who used LOX were older Medicare users (mean age of 68 y compared to mean age of 66 y for all study subjects).…”

“…Consequently, many studies have tried to identify the factors that could limit a person's ability to cope effectively with this chronic disease, which often compromises their quality of life. [8][9][10][11][12][13] A study by Hartman et al 8 conducted in the Netherlands to determine the factors associated with physical limitations of COPD patients showed that patients with severe COPD who require LTOT had a lower level of physical activity and thus exhibited a lower quality of life. In addition, a lower level of social interaction and exercise capacity were seen among patients with severe COPD who required LTOT.…”

COPD and Physical Activity: A Call to Action for Respiratory Therapists and Patients

“…[4][5][6] Together, these data suggest that we must identify effective treatment strategies to improve the burden of COPD. This editorial expands on the article by Mussa et al 7 in this issue of RESPIRATORY CARE and proposes a call to action to respiratory therapists for increasing our activity in research aimed at improving the burden of COPD.…”

“…The authors were also able to imply that perceived mobility positively affected quality of life, an important patient-centered outcome in individuals with COPD. The results of the article by Mussa et al 7 inform clinicians and researchers about ways to better approach future work focusing on improving the lives of those living with COPD. In all, the authors should be congratulated on their approach to assess a robust number of subjects to allow for meaningful results and filling an important knowledge gap.…”

“…The objective of the article by Mussa et al 7 was to determine the impact of LTOT device satisfaction on mobility and quality of life in COPD subjects. It is expected that a decrease in mobility can relate to a reduction in physical activity.…”